Quick answers
- Does James L. Walker Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James L. Walker Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does James L. Walker Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 179 Original Medicare patients and 393 services for James L. Walker Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James L. Walker Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1871640946. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for James L. Walker Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 179 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 393 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)268 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)82 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)23 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Stroke or mini-stroke75%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Depression46%
Hospitals where James L. Walker Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James L. Walker Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Ascension Via Christi Hospital St. Teresa, Inc.Wichita, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170200
- Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.Wichita, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170122
- Hutchinson Regional Medical Center IncHutchinson, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170020
- Salina Regional Health CenterSalina, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170012
- University of KS Health System Great Bend CampusGreat Bend, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170191
Practice locations
Addresses where James L. Walker Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2770 N Webb RdWichita, KS 67226 (316) 634‑0090
- 929 N Saint Francis AveWichita, KS 67214 (316) 268‑5000
- 929 N Saint Francis StWichita, KS 67214
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James L. Walker Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Inc121 clinicians in the group
- Anesthesia Consulting Services, PA80 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
- Critical Care (Intensivists)also
Other anesthesiologists in Wichita
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wichita, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871640946 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians